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Source: minister.immi.gov.au/ - Wed Feb 10th 2010
Back to news home Tuesday, 9 February 2010 - Media release issued by the office of Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
According to a media release issued today by the office of Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, options remain for overseas students currently studying in Australia. Those overseas students who have the necessary skills and qualifications required by Australian employers may seek permanent residence in Australia as sponsored employees.
“The changes to Australia's skilled migration program announced yesterday will ensure that it operates as a demand rather than a supply driven system that delivers the skills most needed in the economy.
International students currently studying in Australia who hold a vocational, higher education or postgraduate student visa will still be able to apply for permanent residence if their occupation is on the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL).
The new SOL, to be developed by Skills Australia, will be tightly focused on high value skills that will assist in addressing Australia’s future skills needs. It will deliver a mix of skills across the professions and trades in areas such as healthcare, engineering and mining. The SOL will be available in April and will be reviewed annually. ”
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